CRIME: Man and woman suspected of using stolen credit cards

Authorities are asking for the public's help finding people suspected of using credit cards at several local stores, according to the Sheriff's Department.

The suspects, a man and a woman, stole a purse from a car that was parked at 16902 Via de Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe about 4 p.m. Aug. 6, authorities said. The two suspects used one of the victim's credit cards at the Walmart on Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa and at USA Gas on Imperial Avenue in San Diego.

On Aug. 7, the same suspects also used one of the victim's stolen credit cards and wrote several checks at the Walmart on Town Center Parkway in Santee and the Walmart on Murphy Canyon Road in San Diego, authorities said.

The suspects were seen driving a small gray compact car at one of the store locations, authorities said. Surveillance cameras captured several pictures of the suspects.

One of the suspects was described as a thin, white woman between 20 and 25 years old, wearing a black tank top and tan shorts, according to the Sheriff's Department. The other suspect was described as a white man about 20 to 25 years old, wearing a black T-shirt and black or gray shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest in the case.